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1. A method of managing capacity in a radio access network (RAN), wherein the RAN comprises a base station that radiates to define a wireless coverage area having an amount of capacity for handling calls in the wireless coverage area, including new call originations in the wireless coverage area and handoffs of calls into the wireless coverage area, the method comprising: the RAN imposing a first limit on extent of the capacity allocated to new call originations in the wireless coverage area, whereby, in response to the first limit being met or exceeded, the RAN would deny a further request for new call origination in the wireless coverage area; the RAN receiving vehicular traffic monitoring data associated with vehicular traffic along one or more vehicular traffic routes; and based on the received vehicular traffic monitoring data, the RAN adjusting the first limit, so as to then impose a modified first limit on extent of the capacity allocated to new call originations in the wireless coverage area, whereby, in response to the modified first limit being met or exceeded, the RAN would deny a further request for new call origination in the wireless coverage area.
A radio access network (RAN) manages capacity by controlling new call originations. It initially sets a limit on the number of new calls allowed. If this limit is reached, further new call requests are denied. The RAN then receives traffic data for nearby roads. Based on this data, the RAN adjusts the new call limit. A new, modified limit is imposed, and further call requests are denied when *this* limit is met. This allows the RAN to dynamically manage call capacity based on traffic conditions.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the vehicular traffic monitoring data specifies at least one of (i) a vehicular traffic speed and (ii) a vehicular traffic obstruction.
The radio access network (RAN) manages capacity based on new call originations, which can be limited, and receives traffic data for nearby roads. The traffic data includes either the speed of the traffic or if there is a traffic obstruction. Based on this data, the RAN adjusts the new call limit. Therefore, the RAN adjusts capacity limits based on traffic *speed* or *obstructions*.
3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the vehicular traffic monitoring data specifies the vehicular traffic speed, the method further comprising: the RAN making a determination that the specified vehicular traffic speed is below a speed threshold, wherein adjusting the first limit comprises increasing the first limit in response to the determination, so as to then impose an increased first limit on extent of the capacity allocated to new call originations in the wireless coverage area.
The radio access network (RAN) manages capacity based on new call originations, which can be limited, and receives traffic data for nearby roads. The traffic data specifies the speed of traffic. If the RAN determines the speed is *below* a defined threshold, it *increases* the limit for new call originations. This means more new calls are allowed when traffic is slow, thereby attempting to utilize idle cell capacity.
4. The method of claim 3 , the method further comprising: the RAN imposing a second limit on extent of the capacity allocated to handoffs into the wireless coverage area; and in response to the determination, the RAN decreasing the second limit, so as to then impose a decreased second limit on extent of the capacity allocated to handoffs into the wireless coverage area.
The radio access network (RAN) manages capacity based on new call originations and handoffs, both of which have limits. The RAN receives traffic data specifying traffic speed. If the speed is *below* a threshold (as described in the previous point about increased new call limits), the RAN *decreases* the limit on call handoffs. Thus, when traffic is slow, new calls are favored over handoffs.
5. The method of claim 2 , wherein the vehicular traffic monitoring data specifies the vehicular traffic speed, the method further comprising: the RAN making a determination that the specified vehicular traffic speed is above a speed threshold, wherein adjusting the first limit comprises decreasing the first limit in response to the determination, so as to then impose a decreased first limit on extent of the capacity allocated to new call originations in the wireless coverage area.
The radio access network (RAN) manages capacity based on new call originations, which can be limited, and receives traffic data for nearby roads. The traffic data specifies the speed of traffic. If the RAN determines the speed is *above* a defined threshold, it *decreases* the limit for new call originations. This means fewer new calls are allowed when traffic is fast, to reduce strain on the RAN.
6. The method of claim 5 , the method further comprising: the RAN imposing a second limit on extent of the capacity allocated to handoffs into the wireless coverage area; and in response to the determination, the RAN increasing the second limit, so as to then impose an increased second limit on extent of the capacity allocated to handoffs into the wireless coverage area.
The radio access network (RAN) manages capacity based on new call originations and handoffs, both of which have limits. The RAN receives traffic data specifying traffic speed. If the speed is *above* a threshold (as described in the previous point about decreased new call limits), the RAN *increases* the limit on call handoffs. Thus, when traffic is fast, handoffs are favored over new calls.
7. The method of claim 2 , wherein the vehicular traffic monitoring data specifies the vehicular traffic obstruction, the method further comprising: before adjusting the first limit, the RAN selecting a predetermined first limit value based on the specified vehicular traffic obstruction, wherein the selected predetermined first limit value is greater than the first limit being imposed by the RAN, and wherein adjusting the first limit comprises setting the first limit equal to the selected predetermined first limit value, so as to then impose an increased first limit on extent of the capacity allocated to new call originations in the wireless coverage area.
The radio access network (RAN) manages capacity based on new call originations, which can be limited, and receives traffic data for nearby roads. The traffic data specifies a traffic obstruction. Based on the obstruction, the RAN selects a *predetermined* (pre-configured) limit for new calls. This new predetermined limit is *higher* than the current limit, which is then applied. Therefore, specific obstructions trigger specific increases in new call capacity.
8. The method of claim 7 , the method further comprising: the RAN imposing a second limit on extent of the capacity allocated to handoffs into the wireless coverage area; the RAN selecting a predetermined second limit value based on the specified vehicular traffic obstruction, wherein the selected predetermined second limit value is less than the second limit being imposed by the RAN; and the RAN setting the second limit equal to the selected predetermined second limit value, so as to then impose a decreased second limit on extent of the capacity allocated to handoffs into the wireless coverage area.
The radio access network (RAN) manages capacity based on new call originations and handoffs, both of which have limits. The RAN receives traffic data specifying a traffic obstruction. Based on this obstruction (as in the previous claim about new calls), the RAN also selects a *predetermined* limit for call handoffs. This predetermined limit for handoffs is *lower* than the current limit and applied, along with the higher new call limit. Specific obstructions therefore cause corresponding changes in *both* new call and handoff capacity.
9. The method of claim 7 , wherein the specified vehicular traffic obstruction is outside of the wireless coverage area.
The radio access network (RAN) manages capacity based on new call originations, which can be limited, and receives traffic data for nearby roads. The traffic data specifies a traffic obstruction, but the obstruction location is *outside* the RAN's wireless coverage area. Even though the obstruction is external, the RAN still adjusts the new call limit (as in claim 7) to compensate for the external obstruction.
10. The method of claim 1 , the method further comprising: after a predetermined amount of time since adjusting the first limit, the RAN automatically reverting the first limit to a default first limit value, so as to then impose the default first limit on extent of the capacity allocated to new call originations in the wireless coverage area.
The radio access network (RAN) manages capacity based on new call originations, which can be limited, and receives traffic data for nearby roads. The RAN adjusts the limit based on traffic. After a set time period since the adjustment, the RAN *automatically* reverts the new call limit back to a *default* value. This ensures that temporary traffic conditions don't permanently skew the RAN's capacity allocation.
11. The method of claim 1 , wherein receiving the vehicular traffic monitoring data comprises receiving the vehicular traffic monitoring data from a vehicular traffic monitoring agency, wherein the vehicular traffic monitoring data is generated by the vehicular traffic monitoring agency based on at least one of (i) helicopter monitoring, (ii) road-side camera monitoring, and (iii) in-road sensors.
The radio access network (RAN) manages capacity based on new call originations, which can be limited, and receives traffic data for nearby roads. The RAN gets traffic data from a traffic monitoring agency. This agency generates traffic data using methods like helicopter monitoring, roadside cameras, or in-road sensors. The RAN then adjusts the new call limit based on this agency-provided data.
12. A radio access network, wherein the radio access network radiates to define a wireless coverage area having an amount of capacity for handling calls in the wireless coverage area, including new call originations in the wireless coverage area and handoffs of calls into the wireless coverage area, the radio access network comprising: a wireless-communication interface; a processor; and data storage comprising program instructions executable by the processor for causing the radio access network to carry out functions including: (i) imposing a first limit on extent of the capacity allocated to new call originations in the wireless coverage area, whereby, in response to the first limit being met or exceeded, the radio access network would deny a further request for new call origination in the wireless coverage area, (ii) receiving vehicular traffic monitoring data associated with vehicular traffic along one or more vehicular traffic routes, and (iii) based on the received vehicular traffic monitoring data, adjusting the first limit, so as to then impose a modified first limit on extent of the capacity allocated to new call originations in the wireless coverage area, whereby, in response to the modified first limit being met or exceeded, the radio access network would deny a further request for new call origination in the wireless coverage area.
A radio access network (RAN) controls call capacity within its coverage area. It includes a wireless interface, a processor, and memory. The RAN initially limits the number of new calls. If that limit is hit, new calls are blocked. The RAN also receives traffic data. Based on this traffic data, the RAN adjusts the limit on new calls and applies the adjusted limit.
13. The radio access network of claim 12 , wherein the vehicular traffic monitoring data specifies at least one of (i) a vehicular traffic speed and (ii) a vehicular traffic obstruction.
A radio access network (RAN) controls call capacity, receives traffic data and limits new calls. The traffic data includes either the speed of the traffic or if there is a traffic obstruction. Based on this data, the RAN adjusts the new call limit. Therefore, the RAN adjusts capacity limits based on traffic *speed* or *obstructions*.
14. The radio access network of claim 13 , wherein the vehicular traffic monitoring data specifies the vehicular traffic speed, the data storage further comprising instructions for: making a determination that the specified vehicular traffic speed is below a speed threshold, wherein adjusting the first limit comprises increasing the first limit in response to the determination, so as to then impose an increased first limit on extent of the capacity allocated to new call originations in the wireless coverage area.
A radio access network (RAN) controls call capacity, receives traffic data (including speed) and limits new calls. If the RAN determines the traffic speed is *below* a threshold, the RAN *increases* the limit for new call originations. This allows more new calls when traffic is slow, thereby attempting to utilize idle cell capacity.
15. The radio access network of claim 14 , the data storage further comprising instructions for: imposing a second limit on extent of the capacity allocated to handoffs into the wireless coverage area; and in response to the determination, decreasing the second limit, so as to then impose a decreased second limit on extent of the capacity allocated to handoffs into the wireless coverage area.
A radio access network (RAN) controls call capacity by limiting new calls and handoffs. The RAN receives traffic data specifying traffic speed. If the speed is *below* a threshold (as described in the previous point about increased new call limits), the RAN *decreases* the limit on call handoffs. Thus, when traffic is slow, new calls are favored over handoffs.
16. The radio access network of claim 13 , wherein the vehicular traffic monitoring data specifies the vehicular traffic speed, the data storage further comprising instructions for: making a determination that the specified vehicular traffic speed is above a speed threshold, wherein adjusting the first limit comprises decreasing the first limit in response to the determination, so as to then impose a decreased first limit on extent of the capacity allocated to new call originations in the wireless coverage area.
A radio access network (RAN) controls call capacity, receives traffic data (including speed) and limits new calls. If the RAN determines the traffic speed is *above* a threshold, the RAN *decreases* the limit for new call originations. This means fewer new calls are allowed when traffic is fast, to reduce strain on the RAN.
17. The radio access network of claim 16 , the data storage further comprising instructions for: imposing a second limit on extent of the capacity allocated to handoffs into the wireless coverage area; and in response to the determination, increasing the second limit, so as to then impose an increased second limit on extent of the capacity allocated to handoffs into the wireless coverage area.
A radio access network (RAN) controls call capacity by limiting new calls and handoffs. The RAN receives traffic data specifying traffic speed. If the speed is *above* a threshold (as described in the previous point about decreased new call limits), the RAN *increases* the limit on call handoffs. Thus, when traffic is fast, handoffs are favored over new calls.
18. The radio access network of claim 13 , wherein the vehicular traffic monitoring data specifies the vehicular traffic obstruction, the data storage further comprising instructions for: before adjusting the first limit, the RAN selecting a predetermined first limit value based on the specified vehicular traffic obstruction, wherein the selected predetermined first limit value is greater than the first limit being imposed by the RAN, and wherein adjusting the first limit comprises setting the first limit equal to the selected predetermined first limit value, so as to then impose an increased first limit on extent of the capacity allocated to new call originations in the wireless coverage area.
A radio access network (RAN) controls call capacity, receives traffic data (including obstructions) and limits new calls. Based on the obstruction, the RAN selects a *predetermined* (pre-configured) limit for new calls. This new predetermined limit is *higher* than the current limit, which is then applied. Therefore, specific obstructions trigger specific increases in new call capacity.
19. The radio access network of claim 18 , the data storage further comprising instructions for: imposing a second limit on extent of the capacity allocated to handoffs into the wireless coverage area; selecting a predetermined second limit value based on the specified vehicular traffic obstruction, wherein the selected predetermined second limit value is less than the second limit being imposed by the RAN; and setting the second limit equal to the selected predetermined second limit value, so as to then impose a decreased second limit on extent of the capacity allocated to handoffs into the wireless coverage area.
A radio access network (RAN) controls call capacity by limiting new calls and handoffs. The RAN receives traffic data specifying a traffic obstruction. Based on this obstruction (as in the previous claim about new calls), the RAN also selects a *predetermined* limit for call handoffs. This predetermined limit for handoffs is *lower* than the current limit and applied, along with the higher new call limit. Specific obstructions therefore cause corresponding changes in *both* new call and handoff capacity.
20. The radio access network of claim 18 , wherein the specified vehicular traffic obstruction is outside of the wireless coverage area.
A radio access network (RAN) controls call capacity, receives traffic data (including obstructions) and limits new calls. The traffic data specifies a traffic obstruction, but the obstruction location is *outside* the RAN's wireless coverage area. Even though the obstruction is external, the RAN still adjusts the new call limit (as in claim 18) to compensate for the external obstruction.
21. The radio access network of claim 12 , the data storage further comprising instructions for: after a predetermined amount of time since adjusting the first limit, automatically reverting the first limit to a default first limit value, so as to then impose the default first limit on extent of the capacity allocated to new call originations in the wireless coverage area.
A radio access network (RAN) controls call capacity and limits new calls based on traffic data. After a set time period since adjusting the limit, the RAN *automatically* reverts the new call limit back to a *default* value. This ensures that temporary traffic conditions don't permanently skew the RAN's capacity allocation.
22. The radio access network of claim 12 , wherein receiving the vehicular traffic monitoring data comprises receiving the vehicular traffic monitoring data from a vehicular traffic monitoring agency, wherein the vehicular traffic monitoring data is generated by the vehicular traffic monitoring agency based on at least one of (i) helicopter monitoring, (ii) road-side camera monitoring, and (iii) in-road sensors.
A radio access network (RAN) controls call capacity and limits new calls based on traffic data. The RAN gets traffic data from a traffic monitoring agency. This agency generates traffic data using methods like helicopter monitoring, roadside cameras, or in-road sensors. The RAN then adjusts the new call limit based on this agency-provided data.
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October 28, 2014
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